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How to prevent network denial-of-service attacks
Expert John Strand explains how to shore up security as you plan a large-scale advertising campaign. Ask the Expert
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What are 'phlashing' attacks?
Phlashing attacks target network devices and other hardware systems that rely upon firmware to contain their operating systems. Network security expert Mike Chapple explains why the threat is more than theoretical. Ask the Expert
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Could someone place a rootkit on an internal network through a router?
If a hacker gains control of a router and then uploads a new configuration opening ports up for communication, it may be possible to place a rootkit on the internal network. In this IAM expert response, learn how this attack might happen, and how to ... Ask the Expert
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Can smurf attacks cause more than just a denial of service?
Smurf attacks are one of the oldest denial-of-service tricks in a hacker's book. In this SearchSecurity.com Q&A, expert Mike Chapple explains whether such an attacks can do more than just slow your network down. Ask the Expert
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Can service providers prevent DDoS attacks?
The results of a DDoS attack can be crippling, but what are service providers doing about the threat? In this SearchSecurity.com Q&A, Ed Skoudis explains how innovative ISPs are raising the bar -- and malicious hackers are jumping right over it. Ask the Expert
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How to prevent application attacks and reduce network vulnerabilities
In this Ask the Expert Q&A, our application security guru discusses how hackers exploit network vulnerabilities to attack your applications and what you can do to mitigate this risk. Ask the Expert
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Integrated security solutions
Our security management expert examines how the continual insider threat warrants the need for integrated security solutions and explains how creating a self-defending network helps meet this need. Ask the Expert
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Protecting a network from DoS attacks
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